The Oaken Arms
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About The Oaken Arms
The Oaken Arms is a British pub and gastropub on Holyhead Road in Wolverhampton, open daily with a recently refurbished interior and a log fire. The menu includes chicken nuggets and chips alongside a steak sandwich served with fries and beef dripping gravy, while the bar offers an espresso martini. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the Vintage Inns app. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and the outdoor seating supports outdoor dining. The pub also serves visitors eating off site with takeaway and delivery options. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak sandwich with fries and beef dripping gravy, chicken nuggets and chips, espresso martini and katsu chicken curry bowl.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak sandwich with fries and beef dripping gravy, chicken nuggets and chips, espresso martini and katsu chicken curry bowl.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the steak sandwich with fries and beef dripping gravy as a standout, with the fillet steak and katsu chicken curry bowl also earning repeated praise for flavour and tenderness. Several highlight the cosy atmosphere, log fire, and dog-friendly policy, while the espresso martini and hot chocolate with flapjack draw positive mentions. A recurring complaint centres on a Father’s Day set menu that ran out of multiple entrees and desserts, with one reviewer describing the crumble as overly sour and the prawn cocktail served with supermarket bread, and another noting wilted salad and poorly shaped kids’ pizza. One diner reports the turkey dinner as merely okay compared to the chicken kebab.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the steak sandwich with fries and beef dripping gravy as a standout, with the fillet steak and katsu chicken curry bowl also earning repeated praise for flavour and tenderness. Several highlight the cosy atmosphere, log fire, and dog-friendly policy, while the espresso martini and hot chocolate with flapjack draw positive mentions. A recurring complaint centres on a Father’s Day set menu that ran out of multiple entrees and desserts, with one reviewer describing the crumble as overly sour and the prawn cocktail served with supermarket bread, and another noting wilted salad and poorly shaped kids’ pizza. One diner reports the turkey dinner as merely okay compared to the chicken kebab.
Featured reviews
- Sakina Morris
“We had a girlie lunch here yesterday and we were served by Abby, nothing was too much trouble, the level of service was perfect, Abby was polite, knowledgeable and helpful and all with a smile, we eat here often and I’ve never been compelled to leave a review about the staff, the food here is always great, but Abby did a great job yesterday and a few of the others could follow suit. I hope the feedback is given as it was very well deserved. Thank you”
- Lauren Guilfoyle
“The pub is lovely decor & the roast was yum however rest of food & was severely lacking. Went for Father's Day forced set menu fine but ran out of 2 entrees & 2 desserts asked for the cheesecake when ordered main but they said would get order later then ran out. The crumble which was 1 of only 2 options left was so sour even the custard couldn't cut through it. The prawn cocktail was served with a slice of bread from a supermarket loaf. The kids meals & desserts were tiny & the pizza wasn't even round, it was melted cheese on a bit of dough, the lettuce in the salad was wilted & not crunchy. Food definitely not worth the price.”
- Russell Carpenter
“Really enjoyed our time here. We're from out of area and this was our second visit to the place. Same warm greeting. Decent beer, good food. Not cheap (not that we thought it was to begin with) but you only ever get what you pay for. Will definitely visit again”
- Ms G
“I visit The Oaken Arms a couple of times a month, and it’s quickly become one of my favourite local pubs. The recent refurbishment has made it even more inviting—especially in the winter, when the cosy atmosphere and log fire make it the perfect place to relax. It’s also dog-friendly, which is a big plus, and there’s a lovely outdoor area for warmer days. The staff are always polite and welcoming, which really adds to the overall experience. The food has consistently been delicious, and I’ve tried a range of options from the starter, main, and lighter bite menus. My son especially enjoys the chicken nuggets and chips, while my personal favourite is the steak sandwich with fries and beef dripping gravy—highly recommend! We always book a table through the Vintage Inns app, which is really convenient and includes a great loyalty scheme. Overall, a fantastic local pub that we’ll continue to visit regularly.”
- Bianka Watson
“First time at the Oaken Arms and I definitely will be back 😊 A very nice country pub 👌🏾 staff were so nice and friendly and attentive to their customers needs. Very cosy and the atmosphere is everything you would want in a pub 😊 I did not have any food, just drinks and a hot chocolate that came with a luxurious piece of flapjack 😋 I will definitely be back to try the delights on their menu.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
How The Oaken Arms compares to nearby bars
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The Oaken Arms This shop | The Crown Joules, Codsall | The Swan Hotel | Round Oak Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3(1,732) | 4.2(796) | 4.6(235) | 4.4(116) | |
| Price | £20–30 | £20–30 | £ | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 1.3 mi | 4.5 mi | 6 mi |
| Open today |
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